Author: Mary Anne Butler

Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

You ever have one of those nights when you fall down an [insert your favorite show/movie here] bloopers rabbit hole and four hours later you’ve stumbled across something like “Cheers” season 4 outtakes? Yeah. Isn’t that the BEST?? Thankfully, you don’t have to look too far for those very same bloopers from a more modern show from Netflix. Like in this case, the Henry Cavill-starring series “The Witcher.” The official Twitter account for the show actually held a poll asking what fans would want for the next day of Witchmass, and the results were a landslide for bloopers.It’s not as…

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This is one of those seasonal things that is just too good not to share. While we’re very sad that season 2 of Disney+’s live-action “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian” has come and gone, a Youtube Christmas lights show is forever. Enter Steve Beers, who created this stunning display using the Emmy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson’s “The Mandalorian” theme. If you’re in the mood for more “The Mandalorian” Christmas tunes, check out this version of Carol of the Bells: May The Force be with you.

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Imagine you’re a young person serving in the newly minted US Space Force as a Guardian (yes, that’s what they’re really calling members of the…branch). You, like many people, really wanted to snag a PS5. So, you take the time out of your busy day to go out into the world and do your best to get procure one, and you succeed! Only one problem- the shopping trip makes you late to Space Force training. The consequence? You get demoted. This is a story making the rounds on social media, stemming from a post to a Facebook group, which claims…

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Have you ever wondered what the most famous video game plumbing brothers smell like? Answer one of life’s greatest mysteries by picking up a bottle of Eau De Plumber, the official unisex scent of the Super Mario Bros. We cannot get over how amazingly the item’s description is written, honestly.Check out the listing on UK site Game: Eau De Plumber, the essence of a versatile gentlemen. This new GAME Exclusive fragrance will bring out the ‘wa-hoo’ in you.This Italian-inspired perfume features deep earthy notes of toadstool, balanced with high notes of peach and daisy, and mid-tones of grass lands. Presented in a…

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We are so very sorry to report yet another loss to the “Star Wars” family. According to Daniel Logan, who played young Boba Fett in the prequel films, original Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch has passed away. Logan posted about the loss on his Facebook page: IT BRINGS ME TO TEARS TO ANNOUNCE JEREMY BULLOCH HAS PAST AWAY.!! RIP LEGEND ILL NEVER FORGET ALL YOU’VE TAUGHT ME.!! I’LL LOVE YOU FOREVER.!! CONVENTIONS WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS Bulloch didn’t just play the notorious bounty hunter in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.”…

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We had to walk away from our desk for a minute before writing this, because some absolute IDIOT thought that Scott Stapp, lead singer of one of the WORST BANDS TO COME OUT OF THE AUGHTS, would be the right guy to play King of the Crooners, Frank Sinatra.Soon as you wrap your head around the idea of “Arms Wide Open” singer suddenly becoming Ol Blue Eyes, we’ll continue. Especially considering Stapp doesn’t even HAVE blue eyes. Or the ability to sing. Yeah. It took us awhile too. The upcoming biopic of President Ronald Reagan already has some…interesting casting choices…including…

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Ok, we totally admit there are certain comedy films we love that simply have not aged well- tonally, socially and morally accepted norms, and other various things that really stick out as no-fly now. BUT, sometimes the right person decides to reboot, revamp, and reimagine one of those properties into something perfect. In this case, it’s Seth MacFarlane, and he’s bringing the TriLambs from “Revenge of the Nerds” back in completely revamped way. According to a new report, MacFarlane, who is deep into production on season three of his wonderful “Star Trek” parody love letter “The Orville,” will be producing…

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There are times we really understand how and why Tom Cruise has maintained his superstar status. Other times…we think too much about scientology and- never mind.The point today is that the highly decorated box office darling has taken it upon himself to use his position to try to make a difference. In this case- with the cast and crew of “Mission: Impossible 7,” which has had no shortage of production issues. Specifically, Cruise can be heard in a newly released audio clip, absolutely TEARING into the crew for not following the very important industry guidelines to keep their set from…

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Every so often, some absolutely amazing casting news comes out, and we are tickled to share it. This is….kind of one of those times? Remember when Margot Robbie, fresh off her first Harley Quinn outing in “Suicide Squad,” got tapped to play Tonya Harding? Remember all the baseball bat jokes? Yeah, this is KIND OF like that. Lily James, who played Ella in Kenneth Branagh’s live-action reimagining of Walt Disney’s take on “Cinderella” will apparently be playing a very different kind of….princess. James will reportedly be taking on the role of one Ms. Pamela Anderson, in a limited Hulu “television…

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In a normal year, waiting for Christmas is akin to some kind of torture for kids. 2020’s version is anxiously awaiting Warner Bros. Pictures “Wonder Woman 1984” to hit HBO Max.Thanks to the studio powers that be, the opening scene from the Patty Jenkins’ directed superhero sequel starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, and Pedro Pascal is totally (and legally) available for us to share!We’re not crying, you’re crying. “Wonder Woman 1984” hits HBO Max on Christmas Day, 2020.

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